Screenwriting Blog

Showing Love to SoCreate’s “Get Writing” Competition Entrants

SoCreate loves writers! And during the month of love, we wanted to show affection to our SoCreate community members around the globe who put in hard work on their screenplays for our “Get Writing” Screenwriting Competition. We asked the first handful of submitters to share some screenwriting love with the rest of our writing community, by telling us what it is that they LOVE about screenwriting. We hope their remarks spark inspiration in you and remind you why you tackle the art and craft of script writing every day!

From memories with mom to giving a voice to those who may not have one, there are thousands of reasons why screenwriters take their talent to heart. Whatever the motivation, we love it, we support you, and we wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Interested in being featured on the SoCreate blog? Shoot me a tweet with your details and what you want to talk about, and I’ll be in touch! @Courtonthecoast

With love,

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